James A. Watson Wellness Center

FQHC

Operated by The West Oakland Health Council

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

5709 Market St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2811

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About James A. Watson Wellness Center

James A. Watson Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Emeryville, CA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like James A. Watson Wellness Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at James A. Watson Wellness Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Coverage + benefits in California

James A. Watson Wellness Center accepts California Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does James A. Watson Wellness Center offer?

James A. Watson Wellness Center in Emeryville, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does James A. Watson Wellness Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

James A. Watson Wellness Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at James A. Watson Wellness Center?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is James A. Watson Wellness Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. James A. Watson Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is James A. Watson Wellness Center located?

James A. Watson Wellness Center is at 5709 Market St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2811. Phone: 510-444-9460.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

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